EU Road Freight Operations Co:ordinator

EU Road Freight Operations Co-ordinator

Location:

Hertfordshire

Salary Package:

GBP 35,000 – 40,000 (DOE) + contributory pension

A superb opportunity to join a profitable, longest‑established European logistics business that continues to grow and invest in its people. This fast‑paced, commercially focused role will play a key part in delivering high service levels across EU road freight operations and trailer movements, while building strong customer and supplier relationships.

This position offers genuine variety and responsibility, covering European road freight (groupage and full trailer loads), route planning, transport compliance, rate negotiation, and customs documentation for EU movements.

• Coordinate EU and UK road freight movements for groupage and full trailer loads (FTL)
• Plan and communicate routes to drivers, minimising off‑route mileage to maximise efficiency
• Monitor driver duty and driving time to ensure compliance is followed correctly
• Process customer orders accurately using an in‑house operating system, with excellent attention to detail
• Compile customs documentation to support shipments into Europe (import / export)
• Build strong client relationships and deliver consistently high standards of customer service
• Quote and negotiate transport rates with customers and suppliers to secure orders and improve profit
• Liaise with internal departments and suppliers to ensure procedures are followed correctly
• Allocate resources (trucks, drivers, trailers) to meet client demand and operational deadlines

The successful candidate will have a professional, positive approach, strong written and verbal communication skills, and a commercial mindset with confidence negotiating with clients and suppliers. Experience with in EU road freight, transport operations, trailer planning, logistics, or freight forwarding is highly beneficial.

Monday to Friday 08:00 – 17:30, with 1 Saturday morning every 4 weeks (08:30 – 11:00). A shift system is in place with 1 day per week finishing at 16:30.

22 days holiday per year, plus 8 bank/public holidays.

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